Category Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Petaling Jaya, Malaysia JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS Full time

Company Description

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At **JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE),** we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao, Old Town, Super & Gevalia etc.

What’s it like to work at **JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?**

At JDE, we are convinced that to grow our company we need to grow our people - through learning, coaching and experiences. We want you to be the best that you can be and encourage you to take ownership for your career.

**Job Description**:
The **Category Development Manager** is accountable for category development according to the defined strategy in the assigned channel, this to achieve growth and profitability as well as to identify opportunities for the category (per customer) and define and execute all in-store activation plans to grow and to become more profitable. Translate insights into trade argumentations and solutions to achieve category leadership and Perfect Store targets.

**Responsibilities and Key Activities**:

- Identify key growth opportunities for both category and company within given channels and customers
- Delivers channel and customer specific category insights.
- Provide daily sales support on distribution, assortment and shelf deviations and opportunities.
- Provide field sales support with all required info (market & brand development, shelf plans, timings, introductions, quotes);
- Work closely with Channel Sales Managers to help them (& provide all information) to develop the category plan (and execute the Perfect Store) within given channel/customers.
- Support marketing to develop the annual Marketing and Brand Plans - starting with category insights and growth drivers.
- Lead the proposal of new promotional activity with our products to increase our promotional effectiveness per customer and increase sales for both companies.
- Drill down Perfect Store KPIs to customer level and provide transparent feedback bottom-up on what’s working and what’s not yet.
- Lead in prioritizing, developing and executing the full trade communication strategy and plan.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's in Business, Economics or Marketing.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Channel & Category Development/ Shopper Marketing/ Trade Marketing
- FMCG experience, preferably in an international environment
- Independent & good team player, good communication skills with fluency in English
- Advance in Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint
- Knowledge of information system tools (AC Nielsen, Kantar)

Additional Information
**Other benefits you might be interested**:
Medical
Handphone and Transportation
Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
**The best coffee and tea served all day in our office - Can you imagine that?**

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.

Are you ready to make that career shift & grow a great portfolio with us? **Click the ‘I'm Interested’ button and we will get in touch with you soon.



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